Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 239 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548250
Common Names
- Oak Dutchman's Pipe
- Oak Birthwort
- Oak Pipevine
Description
Aristolochia quercetorum (also called Oak Dutchman's Pipe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces heart-shaped leaves and tubular, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical forests and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristolochia quercetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristolochia quercetorum has yellowish-green flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aristolochia quercetorum is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aristolochia quercetorum
Aristolochia quercetorum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Aristolochia quercetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristolochia quercetorum?
Aristolochia quercetorum
What are the common names of Aristolochia quercetorum?
Oak Dutchman's Pipe, Oak Birthwort
What is the natural habitat of Aristolochia quercetorum?
Aristolochia quercetorum is native to Mexico
Species in the Aristolochia genus
Aristolochia hansenii,
Aristolochia kongkandae,
Aristolochia manantlanensis,
Aristolochia meridionalis,
Aristolochia perangustifolia,
Aristolochia poomae,
Aristolochia yalaensis,
Aristolochia emiliae,
Aristolochia acontophylla,
Aristolochia acuminata,
Aristolochia acutifolia,
Aristolochia albertiana,
Aristolochia albida,
Aristolochia amara,
Aristolochia andina,
Aristolochia anguicida,
Aristolochia angustifolia,
Aristolochia apoloensis,
Aristolochia arborea,
Aristolochia arborescens,
Aristolochia arcuata,
Aristolochia arenicola,
Aristolochia argentina,
Aristolochia asclepiadifolia,
Aristolochia asperifolia,
Aristolochia atropurpurea,
Aristolochia auricularia,
Aristolochia austrochinensis,
Aristolochia austroszechuanica,
Aristolochia austroyunnanensis,
Aristolochia baenzigeri,
Aristolochia baetica,
Aristolochia bahiensis,
Aristolochia balansae,
Aristolochia bambusifolia,
Aristolochia baracoensis,
Aristolochia barbourii,
Aristolochia baseri,
Aristolochia batucensis,
Aristolochia bianorii,
Aristolochia bicolor,
Aristolochia bilabiata,
Aristolochia billardierei,
Aristolochia bilobata,
Aristolochia birostris,
Aristolochia boliviensis,
Aristolochia boosii,
Aristolochia bottae,
Aristolochia bracteolata,
Aristolochia bracteosa,
Species in the Aristolochiaceae family
Aristolochia hansenii,
Aristolochia kongkandae,
Aristolochia manantlanensis,
Aristolochia meridionalis,
Aristolochia perangustifolia,
Aristolochia poomae,
Aristolochia yalaensis,
Aristolochia emiliae,
Aristolochia acontophylla,
Aristolochia acuminata,
Aristolochia acutifolia,
Aristolochia albertiana,
Aristolochia albida,
Aristolochia amara,
Aristolochia andina,
Aristolochia anguicida,
Aristolochia angustifolia,
Aristolochia apoloensis,
Aristolochia arborea,
Aristolochia arborescens,
Aristolochia arcuata,
Aristolochia arenicola,
Aristolochia argentina,
Aristolochia asclepiadifolia,
Aristolochia asperifolia,
Aristolochia atropurpurea,
Aristolochia auricularia,
Aristolochia austrochinensis,
Aristolochia austroszechuanica,
Aristolochia austroyunnanensis,
Aristolochia baenzigeri,
Aristolochia baetica,
Aristolochia bahiensis,
Aristolochia balansae,
Aristolochia bambusifolia,
Aristolochia baracoensis,
Aristolochia barbourii,
Aristolochia baseri,
Aristolochia batucensis,
Aristolochia bianorii,
Aristolochia bicolor,
Aristolochia bilabiata,
Aristolochia billardierei,
Aristolochia bilobata,
Aristolochia birostris,
Aristolochia boliviensis,
Aristolochia boosii,
Aristolochia bottae,
Aristolochia bracteolata,
Aristolochia bracteosa,